ADE06S Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The ADE06S is a surface mount DIP switch manufactured by TE Connectivity ALCOSWITCH Switches. This component is a 6-position SPST slide switch rated for 100mA at 24VDC with a standard raised slide actuator and gold-plated copper alloy contacts. The ADE06S is classified as obsolete, making identification of equivalent and substitute parts essential for ongoing design support, maintenance, and production continuity. Substitute parts must maintain functional compatibility across circuit topology, electrical ratings, and mechanical mounting characteristics.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Circuit Configuration	SPST (Single Pole Single Throw)
Number of Positions	6
Current Rating	100mA
Voltage Rating	24VDC
Actuator Type	Slide (Standard), Raised Level
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Termination Style	Gull Wing
Pitch	0.100" (2.54mm)
Contact Material	Copper Alloy with Gold Finish
Operating Temperature Range	-30°C to 85°C
Moisture Sensitivity Level	MSL 1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the ADE06S is determined by strict alignment with the following parameters:

Primary Compatibility Criteria:

Circuit configuration must be SPST
Number of positions must be 6
Current rating must be 100mA or greater
Voltage rating must be 24VDC or greater
Actuator type must be slide (standard) with raised level
Mounting type must be surface mount
Termination style must be gull wing
Pitch must be 0.100" (2.54mm)
Moisture sensitivity level must be MSL 1

Acceptable Variations:

Contact material composition (copper alloy or beryllium copper)
Height above board (within mechanical assembly constraints)
Body material composition
Mechanical and electrical life cycles
Operating temperature range (if equal to or exceeding -30°C to 85°C)
RoHS and REACH compliance status

Parts that deviate from primary compatibility criteria are not suitable substitutes.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	ADE06S (Main Part)	ADE06S04 (Substitute)	219-6MST (Substitute)
Manufacturer	TE Connectivity ALCOSWITCH Switches	TE Connectivity ALCOSWITCH Switches	CTS Electrocomponents
Product Status	Obsolete	Active	Active
Circuit Configuration	SPST	SPST	SPST
Number of Positions	6	6	6
Current Rating (Amps)	100mA	100mA	100mA
Voltage Rating	24VDC	24VDC	20VDC
Actuator Type	Slide (Standard)	Slide (Standard)	Slide (Standard)
Actuator Level	Raised	Raised	Raised
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount
Termination Style	Gull Wing	Gull Wing	Gull Wing
Pitch	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)
Contact Material	Copper Alloy	Copper Alloy	Beryllium Copper
Contact Finish	Gold	Gold	Gold
Height Above Board	0.219" (5.55mm)	0.217" (5.50mm)	0.170" (4.33mm)
Length	0.678" (17.22mm)	0.678" (17.22mm)	0.658" (16.71mm)
Operating Temperature Range	-30°C to 85°C	-30°C to 85°C	-55°C to 85°C
Washable	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electrical Life	1,000 Cycles	1,000 Cycles	2,000 Cycles
Moisture Sensitivity Level	MSL 1 (Unlimited)	MSL 1 (Unlimited)	MSL 1 (Unlimited)
RoHS Status	Non-compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
REACH Status	REACH Unaffected	REACH Affected	REACH Unaffected

Engineering Selection Recommendations

ADE06S04 (Primary Substitute)

The ADE06S04 is the direct equivalent substitute for the obsolete ADE06S. Both parts share identical electrical specifications (SPST, 6 positions, 100mA, 24VDC), mechanical configuration (slide actuator, surface mount, gull wing termination), and operating temperature range (-30°C to 85°C). The ADE06S04 maintains the same pitch (0.100"), contact material (copper alloy with gold finish), and moisture sensitivity level (MSL 1). The primary distinction is product status: ADE06S04 is active and carries ROHS3 compliance certification, whereas the ADE06S is obsolete and non-compliant. Height above board differs by 0.002" (0.05mm), which is negligible for standard PCB assembly. The ADE06S04 is available in tube packaging with 8,052 units in stock.

219-6MST (Secondary Substitute)

The 219-6MST manufactured by CTS Electrocomponents is a functional substitute with the following considerations: it maintains SPST configuration, 6 positions, 100mA current rating, slide actuator, surface mount mounting, gull wing termination, and 0.100" pitch. The 219-6MST operates across an extended temperature range (-55°C to 85°C) and provides superior electrical life (2,000 cycles versus 1,000 cycles). However, the voltage rating is 20VDC, which is 4VDC lower than the ADE06S specification of 24VDC. The 219-6MST height above board is 0.170" (4.33mm), approximately 0.049" lower than the ADE06S. Contact material is beryllium copper rather than copper alloy. The 219-6MST is ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, with 26,720 units in stock.

Substitution Constraints

The 219-6MST voltage rating of 20VDC does not meet the 24VDC requirement of the ADE06S. Selection of the 219-6MST requires circuit-level voltage verification to confirm operation within its rated specification. The reduced height above board (0.170" versus 0.219") may require PCB layout verification to ensure clearance compatibility with adjacent components.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the ADE06S04 be used as a direct replacement for the ADE06S?

A: Yes. The ADE06S04 is electrically and mechanically equivalent to the ADE06S across all primary compatibility parameters: SPST circuit, 6 positions, 100mA current, 24VDC voltage, slide actuator, surface mount configuration, and gull wing termination. The height above board difference of 0.002" is within standard PCB assembly tolerances. The ADE06S04 is the recommended substitute due to active product status and ROHS3 compliance.

Q: What is the voltage limitation of the 219-6MST?

A: The 219-6MST is rated for 20VDC maximum, whereas the ADE06S is rated for 24VDC. The 219-6MST cannot be used in circuits requiring 24VDC operation. Substitution with the 219-6MST is only valid for applications operating at 20VDC or lower.

Q: Are there mechanical compatibility concerns with the 219-6MST?

A: The 219-6MST has a height above board of 0.170" compared to the ADE06S at 0.219". This 0.049" reduction may affect clearance with adjacent components or enclosure constraints. PCB layout verification is required before substitution. The 219-6MST length is also 0.020" shorter (0.658" versus 0.678"), which may impact footprint spacing.

Q: What is the difference in electrical life between the substitutes?

A: The ADE06S and ADE06S04 are rated for 1,000 electrical cycles. The 219-6MST is rated for 2,000 electrical cycles, providing extended operational life. This difference does not affect substitution eligibility but may be relevant for high-cycle applications.

Q: Does RoHS compliance affect substitution decisions?

A: The ADE06S is RoHS non-compliant. Both substitute parts (ADE06S04 and 219-6MST) are ROHS3 compliant. For applications subject to RoHS regulations or customer requirements, the compliant substitutes are necessary. For legacy systems without RoHS mandates, compliance status does not affect functional substitution.

Q: Can the ADE06S04 and 219-6MST be used interchangeably?

A: No. The 219-6MST has a 20VDC voltage rating versus the 24VDC rating of the ADE06S04. Additionally, the 219-6MST has reduced height above board and different contact material composition. Interchangeability is not supported. Selection must be based on specific circuit voltage requirements and mechanical constraints.

Q: What packaging is available for each substitute?

A: The ADE06S04 is supplied in tube packaging with 8,052 units in stock. The 219-6MST is supplied in tube packaging with 26,720 units in stock. Both parts have MSL 1 rating, indicating unlimited shelf life under standard storage conditions.

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